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Martin uses 5/8 of a gallon of paint to cover 4/5 of a wall. What is the unit rate at which Martin paints in walls per gallon?

a.1/2 wall per gallonB)32/25 walls per gallonC)1 7/25 walls per gallonD)1 3/32 walls per gallon

User CommandZ
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Answer: B and C

Explanation:

User Webthusiast
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Hey!

You have to divide 4/5 by 5/8

4/5 ÷ 5/8

Keep 4/5
Change ÷ to ×
Flip 5/8 = 8/5

4/5 × 8/5 = 32/25

Answer ⇒ B

Hope this helps! :)
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